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Rapid Prototyping and Tooling

This document appears to be an exam question paper for an M.E. Degree examination in Engineering Design. It contains 15 multiple choice and long answer questions related to rapid prototyping and tooling techniques. Some of the topics covered in the questions include the advantages of rapid prototyping in product design, different rapid prototyping processes and materials, CAD model preparation, contour data processing, and applications of rapid prototyping and tooling in various fields such as medical, automotive, electronics, and architecture. The document provides an overview of the various concepts and applications assessed in the exam through the list of questions asked.

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Rapid Prototyping and Tooling

This document appears to be an exam question paper for an M.E. Degree examination in Engineering Design. It contains 15 multiple choice and long answer questions related to rapid prototyping and tooling techniques. Some of the topics covered in the questions include the advantages of rapid prototyping in product design, different rapid prototyping processes and materials, CAD model preparation, contour data processing, and applications of rapid prototyping and tooling in various fields such as medical, automotive, electronics, and architecture. The document provides an overview of the various concepts and applications assessed in the exam through the list of questions asked.

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Question Paper Code :

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Reg. No. :

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M.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010


Elective
Engineering Design

ED 9271 RAPID PROTOTYPING AND TOOLING

(Common to M.E. Product Design and Development and


M.E. Computer Aided Design)
(Regulation 2009)
Maximum : 100 Marks

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Time : Three hours

Answer ALL questions

PART A (10 2 = 20 Marks)

List any four advantages of RP in product design and development.

2.

How does digital prototyping differ from virtual prototyping?

3.

What is called road width in fusion deposition modeling?

4.

Discuss any four limitations of laminated object manufacturing.

5.

Describe Net shaped manufacturing.

6.

What is meant by beam energy in electron beam melting? How is it


controlled?

7.

Name any four different types of data formats.

8.

Describe Adaptive slicing.

9.

Sketch the advantages of break-away support system.

10.

How does aerospace technology make use of rapid tooling applications?

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(a)

(i)

Explain, with suitable example, how rapid prototyping and tooling


are the good examples as part of computer integrated
manufacturing.
(8)

(ii)

Develop a virtual prototype for hydraulic turbine. Draw suitable


process flow diagram and explain.
(8)
Or

(b)

12.

(a)

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PART B (5 16 = 80 Marks)

(i)

Draw the outline showing the history of development of RP systems


around the world.
(8)

(ii)

List any eight important benefits of RP & T.

(i)

Discuss the benefits and limitations of stereolithography system. (8)

(ii)

Explain the process of building an RP of flange coupling made of


polymeric sheets.
(8)

(8)

13.

(a)

(i)

Make a note on the process of making a rapid prototype of ball


bearing assembly.
(8)

(ii)

Discuss on any four types of materials, their applications and the


processes in which they are used.
(8)

Explain, with suitable sketch, the process of manufacturing a prototype


of circular disc made of ceramic material.
(16)

(b)

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Or

Or

Sketch the process of electron beam melting, its application and


limitations.
(16)

(a)

(i)

How is the design data processed in RP technology? Explain with


suitable example.
(8)

(ii)

Discuss on contour data processing to minimize the stair-case


effect in RP products.
(8)

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14.

(b)

(i)

Discuss the CAD model preparations.

(8)

(ii)

Describe any three types of geometric modeling techniques.

(8)

(b)

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(a)

(i)

Discuss the process of making a rapid tool for blow moulding.


Assume your own example as product.
(8)

(ii)

Compare Direct and Indirect tooling with classic examples.


Or

(8)

(i)

Discuss any four types of finishing processes adopted for rapid


prototypes.
(8)

(ii)

Write notes on the applications of RP&T in the following fields :


(1)

Medical field

(2)

Automotive engineering

(3)

Electronic industries

(4)

Architecture.

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